The impeachment of Park Geun-hye was a landmark political event triggered by a sprawling corruption scandal that captivated South Korea. As the country grappled with the ramifications of a friendship between President Park and her longtime confidante, Choi Soon-sil, revelations emerged of inappropriate influence and interference in government affairs. Choi was accused of leveraging her connections to sway policy decisions and was involved in the coercion of major corporations to donate funds to non-profit organizations she controlled, raising serious ethical questions about Park’s leadership. Public outrage mounted, manifesting in large-scale protests across the nation, where citizens demanded presidential accountability and transparency.On December 9, 2016, following weeks of protests and a declining approval rating, members of the National Assembly voted overwhelmingly to impeach Park, marking a significant moment in South Korea's democratic processes. The vote resulted in a historic 234 members supporting the impeachment motion, which exceeded the required majority of 200 votes. This parliamentary action reflected not only the intense dissatisfaction with Park's governance but also a growing desire among citizens for reform and integrity in politics.The impeachment led to a period of political uncertainty and set the stage for a constitutional court review, which would ultimately uphold the National Assembly's decision. This led to Park's removal from office in March 2017, through a unanimous decision by the court, making her the first South Korean president to be ousted in such a manner, and significantly reshaping the political landscape of the nation.